CHICAGO (OSV News) — A Chicago parish named for Blessed Carlo Acutis is hosting multiple events related to the first millennial to become a saint ahead of his canonization Sept. 7. …
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Thousands will gather in St. Peter’s Square Sept. 7 for the highly anticipated canonization of two modern saints — but if flying to Rome isn’t an option, one can watch …
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Buried in Assisi, new saint is ‘true disciple’ of St. Francis, rector says
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzSoon-to-be St. Carlo Acutis is a fresh “shoot” budding from the 800-year-old spiritual “vine” of Sts. Francis and Clare in Assisi, said the rector of the shrine housing the millennial …
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Doctor of the church, Hiroshima & Nagasaki anniversary, Ireland pilgrimage | Week in Review
by Megan Marleyby Megan MarleyAn incoming doctor of the church, a “Pilgrimage of Peace” and more are highlights of this week.
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“Having the relic here, I feel like it has attracted lots of young people in the faith and people who are interested,” Kieran Bray said. “He’s really someone that we …
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Alligator Alcatraz, Carlo Acutis mosaic, scooter-riding catechist | Week in Review
by Megan Marleyby Megan MarleyA Carlo Acutis mosaic in Chicago, a scooter-riding catechist in Singapore and more in this weekly roundup.
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Body of Blessed Frassati, relic of Blessed Acutis will be in Rome for Jubilee of Youth
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzThe relics of two saints-to-be — Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis — will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 28-Aug. 3.
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The experience begins with a luminous church window framing a radiant image of Blessed Carlo Acutis hovering inches before your face.
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Some pilgrims who planned for Frassati canonization in August able to pivot to attend Sept. 7
by Zoey Maraistby Zoey MaraistIsabel Gonzalez said she learned about Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati several years ago. “Getting to know him, I found a friend.”
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Eighty thousand adolescents thought they were traveling to Rome for the much-anticipated canonization of Carlo Acutis. Instead, many were in the Eternal City for the Holy Father’s funeral. A pope’s …
